Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 11:30 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:274.42:184.67:40-0.38:230.36:048:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:274.13:214.98:36-0.39:330.36:048:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:313.94:245.19:34-0.410:410.26:048:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:353.85:245.410:33-0.411:440.16:058:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:373.86:205.511:31-0.56:058:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:363.97:135.712:42-0.112:26-0.56:068:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:304.08:035.71:34-0.21:19-0.56:068:26New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:224.18:505.62:23-0.32:10-0.56:078:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:114.19:355.43:10-0.32:58-0.36:088:25New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:584.110:185.13:54-0.23:46-0.26:088:25Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:454.011:004.84:36-0.14:320.16:098:25Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:314.011:424.45:170.05:200.36:098:24Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:183.95:570.16:090.66:108:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:244.11:063.96:380.37:010.86:108:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:083.71:583.97:190.47:590.96:118:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:553.52:514.08:040.49:001.06:128:23First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:473.33:454.18:510.510:001.06:128:22First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:433.24:374.39:410.410:560.86:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:383.25:254.610:310.311:470.76:148:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:303.36:114.811:210.26:148:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:203.56:565.112:330.512:090.06:158:20Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:073.77:395.31:160.212:56-0.26:168:20Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:534.08:225.41:580.01:42-0.36:168:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:394.29:055.52:39-0.22:30-0.46:178:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:264.49:495.43:20-0.33:19-0.46:188:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:154.610:355.24:03-0.44:09-0.36:188:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:064.811:235.04:47-0.45:03-0.26:198:16Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:004.95:34-0.46:010.06:208:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:144.612:584.96:24-0.47:040.26:218:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:104.32:015.07:18-0.38:120.46:218:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:124.03:065.08:16-0.29:230.46:228:13Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington Beach, NC is approximately 2:39 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Wilmington Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658559. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658559.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington Beach, NC is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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